"Now, Yoshino, are you ready?" Looking at Yoshino, who had her eyes closed and a calm expression, she didn't show her usual nervous and shy demeanor.
Like a saintess conversing with a Guardian Angel, Toujou Nozomi and Saten Ruiko, who were watching Yoshino, could feel a sense of tranquility in their hearts. It felt as if the entire park's atmosphere had been purified, feeling very comfortable.
"Now, Yoshino. Have you understood the song I've transmitted to you? Your current state is very good. Whether you succeed depends on your performance now."
Shiina sensed that Yoshino's mind had entered a state. The rare calm Yoshino now had a very high chance of success.
"I will accompany you with my spiritual power, Yoshino. And you, Yoshino, must also infuse your spiritual power into your voice, letting the song travel as far as it can. Believe in yourself."
"Mm." Yoshino nodded calmly. The state of mind she felt because of that song was still influencing her deeply.
alaya and gaia, who had been watching Yoshino, noticed her current actions. The lively gaia pulled on alaya's clothes, pointing at Yoshino.
"Oh! It seems Classmate Shikino is up to something now, doesn't she? Alaya-chan, should we go help her?"
gaia looked at Yoshino, who was preparing to do something, and then looked at alaya beside her with a hint of expectation.
"...It seems Yoshino is trying to sense Zadkiel, the Guardian Angel of the fourth sephirah of that world, through her singing. This method can succeed, but the current range of her voice might be a bit too forced. We can help her here. Doing so won't cause trouble with world consciousness."
alaya, who had a rather aloof personality, said calmly. She and the others couldn't just intervene casually; she and gaia weren't without restraint.
However, such a small matter was permissible, as it only involved making Yoshino's voice spread throughout the world.
"Then let's take action now, Alaya-chan!" She had wanted to put on a good show for a long time, and now with alaya present, there was nothing to worry about.
For the very lively gaia, nothing was more exciting than finding something to do.
"Mm, then let's start now." If Yoshino could form a contract with Zadkiel, the angel could appear in times of crisis to protect Yoshino, and she would also gain a title in normal times. This would be very beneficial for Yoshino.
"Hmm? Why do I feel like the power is slowly growing?" Shiina, who was in preparation, suddenly sensed other powers coming, and thought with a bit of seriousness.
At this point, she couldn't let anyone interfere. Toujou Nozomi was down below, ready for this very purpose.
"Don't worry, Shiina. gaia and I will help you spread the song further, making it easier for Zadkiel to sense it."
At this moment, alaya's calm voice came from Shiina's mind, and upon hearing this familiar voice, Shiina relaxed.
"Thank you, alaya. Then, let's get ready to start. 'Asphodelus'" Following this power, Shiina diffused the surrounding energy outwards.
Gradually, with Yoshino at the center, it slowly spread to farther places.
First, an ethereal piano sound came from the tranquil park, and a stunning melody slowly began to spread throughout the world.
Yoshino's gentle voice seemed to be calling out to something, making people all over the world stop what they were doing and turn their heads in Yoshino's direction.
The Chinese meaning of this song is Asphodel, but the word is primarily borrowed from Greek. Its original version is "ἀσφόδελος," typically representing the Asphodel plant. In ancient Greek mythology, this is a type of evergreen flower that grows in heaven and paradise, with a shape between an orchid and a narcissus, blooming all four seasons. Chinese translations include Day Lily, Narcissus, Lily, and Mistletoe. This song can be said to be one of the most famous divine songs in Galgame music.
"When you are imprisoned in the abyss of despair, please hold me tight."
"Buried deep in the silent night, trembling alone."
"In the collapsing paradise, forgotten prayers echo."
"Even in the ruled darkness, for withered love, awaken the eternal."
It conveyed that even in a desperate situation, 'I' would be by your side; don't think you are living alone in suffering.
Yoshino's gentle, yet sacred voice caused the numb hearts of many desperate people around the world to beat again.
A glimmer of spirit returned to their hollow eyes. Many people wandering in the streets and alleys closed their eyes, feeling the sacred song.
"With those fingers, dye the infinite loneliness with the color of love."
"A screaming heart, as if in love with this sorrow."
"Go see the scenery of light that you haven't seen yet."
In Academy City, those who, due to lack of talent, had become powerless and degenerated into street thugs, heard the song in the alley, fell silent for a moment, threw their cigarettes to the ground, stomped them out, and then turned to walk towards the street. It had been so long; they had grown accustomed to this cold, damp alley. They had originally hoped to walk on the sunny main road.
"I'm not in despair right now. I won't lose my fighting spirit like this. Why should I necessarily be worse than others?"
Kamijou Touma, who was being lectured by Tsukuyomi Moon-Meng at home, thought of his childhood when he was treated as a jinx and avoided due to his bad luck, that dark childhood without friends to play with, which suddenly made him feel down. However, he thought that he already had friends now, and even if he was still so unlucky, he wouldn't feel sad anymore. This voice must be Classmate Shikino singing, right? It's really beautiful.
"Give me all that infinitely gushing loneliness."
"Interchanging hearts, taking flight, approaching the sky of all sources."
As Yoshino sang, golden light suddenly surged in the blue sky above Academy City, shining down on Yoshino, who was singing in ecstasy.
Toujou Nozomi and Saten Ruiko, as spectators, could see the light transform into a beautiful, winged angel gently embracing Yoshino from behind.
A few seconds later, it transformed back into light and entered Yoshino's body. At this moment, Yoshino's body gained a new spiritual power, different from the calm ice, and now also a sacred power within her body.
That power naturally emanated, making Yoshino appear extremely pure, perfectly merging with Yoshino's innocent heart.
Some European believers also turned to face the direction of Neon and knelt, devoutly reciting the Bible in that direction.
The statues of the Lord they usually praised were behind them. But today, they paid no heed, for the Lord's presence was in that direction.
Aiwass, the Guardian Angel by Aleister Crowley, the Director of Academy City, also knelt on the ground, sensing the Lord's presence which she hadn't felt for a long time.
Aleister Crowley looked at Yoshino's figure on the broadcast screen, considering whether to change his plan.
In Academy City, after listening to Yoshino's performance, everyone in Yoshino's fan club silently withdrew their gaze.
They turned to look at Classmate Accelerator, who was leading the group and wearing glasses. He pressed the stop button on his phone, pushed up his glasses, and showed a satisfied smile.
"Everyone, from today onwards, we are changing our name. We can no longer be called 'Yoshino's Fan Club.'" He carefully placed his phone in his clothes pocket, addressing the people sitting below.
"From now on, the Saintess Cult is officially established!"
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